gelatin

Gelatin drink labeled ‘natural Ozempic’ goes viral — but dietitian warns it might not be worth the hype

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Gelatin drink labeled ‘natural Ozempic’ goes viral — but dietitian warns it might not be worth the hype

A new weight-loss trend has people drinking a mixture of warm water and unflavored gelatin right before sitting down to a meal. Promoted by influencers across social media as a budget-friendly appetite suppressant, the practice’s effect has been compared to that of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Experts, however, urge caution. There’s a simple biological explanation for … Read more

Retro Jell-O salad, gelatin dishes are all the rage again in shocking revival

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Retro Jell-O salad, gelatin dishes are all the rage again in shocking revival

The humble Jell-O salad and its savory ancestor, aspic, are shaking up American kitchens and even getting a glossy, fine-dining revival. Aspic originally began in medieval kitchens as a way to preserve meat using collagen-rich broths that solidified into savory jelly; it later evolved into a mid-century American status symbol, thanks to pastel Jell-O molds.  But by … Read more

Ibuprofen gelatin cocktail touted on TikTok as method to delay periods — but is it safe?

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Ibuprofen gelatin cocktail touted on TikTok as method to delay periods — but is it safe?

She wasn’t going to let her period cramp her style. Cardi B let it drop in an interview that — before going on a date with Offset, her now-estranged husband — she sipped on a special cocktail. “I drank two ibuprofens and I drank gelatin … and that stopped my period,” bragged Cardi B, 31, … Read more